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chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

The space between the Lungs is called _____.

A

Mediastinum

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2
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The respiratory system Consists of

A

trachea, pharynx, Bronchi, And two lungs

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3
Q

What is located at the last Trachea Cartilage?

A

CARINA

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4
Q

The ____ lung is shorter than the ____.

A

Right, left

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5
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The Double walled Serous membrane in the lungs is called

A

Pleura

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6
Q

A chest X-ray is done at __in.

A

72

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7
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Why is a chest X-ray done at 72 inches?

A

To Decrease the magnification of the heart

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8
Q

How much light field should be above the shoulders on most people?

A

1 1/2 to 2 inches

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9
Q

When doing a PA chest, the hands are _____

A

on the hips

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10
Q

How many ribs are visible on a chest X-ray?

A

10 posterior lungs

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11
Q

The esophagus is _____ the trachea.

A

Behind

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12
Q

What is the most optimal position for heart and lungs X-rays?

A

Upright PA

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13
Q

How many degrees should you rotate the body for an oblique chest?

A

45

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14
Q

The part should always be _____ to the IR.

A

Closest

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15
Q

kVp is your _____

A

penetration

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16
Q

Air and Gas in the Pleural cavity is called

A

Pneumothorax

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17
Q

the thymus gland is located

A

behind the manubrium

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18
Q

The thoracic cavity is enclosed by a ______ ______ serous membrane

A

Slimy Slippery

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19
Q

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide are exchanged in the lungs in the ____

A

alveoli

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20
Q

Costophrenic angle are part of the

A

Lungs

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21
Q

Lung segments are called

A

Lobes

22
Q

Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is called

A

Pleaural Effusion

23
Q

The lateral decubitus side is used for seeing

A

air in the lungs

24
Q

to see air in the lungs, the patient must lay on the ____ side

A

Oposite

25
Q

To see fluid in the lungs the patient must lay on the ______ side.

A

Affected

26
Q

When doing an AP Oblique of the chest, the side of interest is generally the side ______ to the IR.

A

Closest

27
Q

What is the organ of voice?

A

Larynx

28
Q

The laryngeal Prominence is known as

A

Thyroid cartilage (adams apple)

29
Q

Which body type is massive?

A

hypersthenic

30
Q

which body type is average?

A

Sthenic

31
Q

which body type is tall and slim?

A

Asthenic

32
Q

which body type is very slender and small?

A

Hyposthenic

33
Q

The three chest cavities are called

A

Pericardial and right and left pleural cavities

34
Q

lordotic can also be known as

A

Lindbloom

35
Q

The roof of the posterior wall of the nasal pharynx contains a mass of lymphnal tissue made of

A

pharyngeal tonsils and adenoids

36
Q

The thoracic cavity is bounded by walls of the ____.

A

Thorax

37
Q

The ______ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

A

Diaphragm

38
Q

The Trachea has 16 to 20 C-shaped _______ _____ in its walls for strength.

A

Cartilaginous rings

39
Q

Position and size make it easier for foreign bodies to enter the ___ bronchus.

A

right

40
Q

The ____ are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

A

Lungs

41
Q

The inner layer of the Pleura is called

A

Visceral Pleura

42
Q

The Outer layer of the pleura is called

A

Parietal pleura

43
Q

The space between the inner and outer layer of the pleura is called

A

Pleural cavity

44
Q

The superior portion of the lungs is know as

A

Apex

45
Q

The apex portion reaches above the

A

Clavicles

46
Q

The inferior portion of the lungs is called the ____, and it rests obliquely on the ______.

A

Base. Diaphragm.

47
Q

The ____ portion of the lungs is lower in the back and sides than the front.

A

Inferior (Base)

48
Q

The side portion of the lungs is know as

A

Costophrenic angles

49
Q

The right lung consist of two fissures know as

A

Oblique and Horizontal

50
Q

The left lung has 1 fissure known as the

A

oblique fissure

51
Q

The lungs move _____ during inspiration and ______ during expiration.

A

Inferiorly, superiorly

Rad. positioning (11 decks)

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